NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) — November 2026 Cycle

A fully funded NASA research fellowship letting postdoctoral scientists conduct independent research at a NASA center with a NASA scientist host.

Provides a competitive annual stipend, relocation allowance, and health insurance for one to three years of fundamental research at a NASA center alongside a NASA scientist.

• Annual stipend
• Relocation allowance
• Health insurance
• Professional travel allowance

• Hold a PhD completed within the last several years, or expected before the appointment starts
• Open to researchers of any nationality
• Willing to relocate to and conduct research at a NASA center

1. 1Identify a NASA research opportunity and host scientist via the NPP site
2. 2Prepare a research proposal in coordination with the host
3. 3Submit the online application before the cycle deadline